Bacitracin Zinc - Learn about Bacitracin Zinc Side Effects and Precautions

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Bacitracin Zinc Information

The pharmacology action of Bacitracin Zinc is inhibits protein synthesis by binding to ribosomal RNA, causing bacterial genetic code misreading.

Bacitracin Zinc is used in treatment of corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses with secondary infection.

Bacitracin Zinc Class :

Antibiotic/Corticosteroid

How Bacitracin Zinc Supplied :

Cortisporin Ointment 400 U/g bacitracin zinc, 0.5% neomycin, 10,000 U/g polymyxin B sulfate, 1% hydrocortisone

Brand Name :

Bacitracin Zinc

Interaction and Contraindication of Bacitracin Zinc

Interaction of Bacitracin Zinc - Not available

Contraindication of Bacitracin Zinc - Use in the eyes or external ear canal (if the eardrum is perforated); tuberculosis; fungal or viral (eg, varicella zoster) lesions of the skin; hypersensitivity to any of components of product.

Side Effects of Bacitracin Zinc

Here are the list of some common side effects of Bacitracin Zinc :

Skin sensitization; burning, itching, dryness, folliculitis, hypertrichosis, acneiform eruption, hypopigmentation, perioral dermatitis, allergic contact dermatitis, maceration of the skin, secondary infection, skin atrophy, striae, miliaria.

Ototoxicity

Nephrotoxicity

Allergic sensitivity.

Precaution and Warning while taking Bacitracin Zinc

The precaution and warnings of Bacitracin Zinc drug is as follows:

Review prescribed dosing schedule with patient or caregiver.

Remind patient or caregiver that ointment is not to be used in the eye or ear, if the eardrum is perforated.

Teach patient or caregiver proper technique for applying ointment: Wash hands; apply thin film to affected area(s) using fingers or applicator. Wash hands after applying ointment.

Advise patient or caregiver to contact health care provider if local redness or swelling develops or if skin lesions do not improve or worsen.

Remind patient or caregiver that follow-up examinations may be necessary while using this medication and to keep appointments.

Bacitracin Zinc - Learn about Bacitracin Zinc Side Effects and Precautions

Bacitracin Zinc Information

Interaction and Contraindication of Bacitracin Zinc

Side Effects of Bacitracin Zinc

Precaution and Warning while taking Bacitracin Zinc

How to store Bacitracin Zinc